The meaning of “δεύτερος”
Understanding deúteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
as the comparative of δύο afterward, again, second(-arily, time). - (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank - also adv...
δεύτερος
as the comparative of δύο afterward, again, second(-arily, time). - (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank - also adverb)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:39 | “And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” Word: δεύτερος (deúteros) | |
| Luke 19:18 | “And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.” Word: δεύτερος (deúteros) | |
| Acts 12:10 | “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.” Word: δεύτερος (deúteros) | |
| 2 Corinthians 13:2 | “I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:” Word: δεύτερος (deúteros) | |
| 2 Timothy 4:22 | “The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. The second epistle unto Timotheus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Ephesians, was written from Rome, when Paul was brought before Nero the second time. ” Word: δεύτερος (deúteros) |